The Newton Free Library and Joys of Nature will host Nature Travel Talk: Magical Tucson — Hummingbirds & More, where adults can learn about the enchanting wildlife of Tucson, AZ. The event will take place on Friday, March 7, 2-3PM in the Druker Auditorium at the Newton Free Library (330…
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Music director Philip Sanborn will lead Newton’s 20-member Bay Colony Brass in a free concert on March 8 at 7:30PM at the First Unitarian Universalist Society in Newton (FUUSN) at 1326 Washington Street, West Newton. Due to heating problems, the concert was moved from its original location, the Second Church (60 Highland…
Cherry Street Music will presents Classical with a Twist: Musical Kaleidoscope on Saturday, March 8 at 7:30PM at The Allen Center (35 Webster Street, West Newton). Tickets and information are available at newtonculture.org. This time, the twist is a collaboration with the award-winning Boston String Academy String Ensemble following their 2024 debut at…
The Highland Glee Club will host Game of Tones, where participants can watch a men’s choir sing songs of knighthood, heroism, mythic vision, and the supernatural inspired by Game of Thrones. Music will include works by Grieg, Sibelius, Elgar, Romberg, and the concert will feature special guest soprano Jessica Toupin…
The Newton Free Library will present a Women of the Americas Concert featuring Women in World Jazz. The concert will feature jazz compositions from different eras of the United States by Lil Hardin, Carla Bley, violinist Regina Carter, and more. The band will not only perform works but educate participants…
Pro Arte Chamber Orchestra of Boston will present a concert by the Conifer Quartet, an afternoon of music featuring Lisa Goddard and Colin Davis on the violin, Anne Black on the viola, and Steven Laven on the cello. This performance will take place on Sunday, March 9, at 3PM at the…
The Newton Schools Foundation will host a Trivia Night fundraiser with a cash bar, prizes, snacks and Buff’s Pub wings. It will take place on Friday, March 14, 7-10:30PM at the American Legion Nonantum Post 440 (295 California Street, Nonantum). Tickets are $40 per person ($50 at the door). Register…
Mount Alvernia Academy will hold an Open House on Wednesday, January 29, 8:30AM-11AM, on its campus (20 Manet Road, Chestnut Hill). Register here. Are you interested in an engaging, values-based education for your child? Mount Alvernia Academy is a two-time Blue Ribbon Awarded Preschool-Grade 6, co-ed school. Proudly rooted in the Franciscan…
Starting off with delicious treats, literally cool works of art, and appealing music, Newton Community Pride’s fourth-annual WinterFEST –a series of free events held January 24-26 throughout the city — kicked off at the Newton Centre Green. There, Elida Border, 3, and Patty Cherry, 4, tried to pat an adorable…
A recent request to revise an approved special permit for development in Nonantum has stirred controversy around a lot that has remained vacant for seven years. On October 7, 2024, the City Council issued a special permit to the owners of the property at 386-394 Watertown Street to build a…